Sunday, September 29, 2019

Chicken Makhani Penne Pasta Recipe (Butter Chicken Penne Pasta)


I enjoy butter chicken or makhani murgh with buttery naans or pulao, sometimes with cheese stuffed paratha but butter chicken with pasta was new to me, after a client visit at a business class type restaurant we ordered this dish, I was instantly in love with the creamy sauce combined with penne pasta, very quirky yet delicious a must try combination if you enjoy butter chicken.
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Ingredients Chicken Makhani Penne Pasta Recipe:
500 Boneless Chicken (Chicken Breast or thigh)
450 Grams Penne Pasta
1 1/2 Cups Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese 
1 Tbsp Oregano 
1 Tbsp Parsley 

2 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1 Tbsp Black Pepper Powder
2 Tbsp Garam Masala (Kitchen King Masala or Tandoori chicken Masala)
1 Tbsp Cumin Powder
1 1/2 Tbsp Coriander Powder
1 Tbsp Turmeric Powder
2 Tbsp Kasuri Methi

3 Large Tomato (Washed and Roughly Chopped)
2 Large Onions (Peeled, Washed and Roughly Chopped)
1 Inch Ginger (Peeled, Washed and Roughly Chopped)
10 Pods Garlic (Peeled, Washed and Roughly Chopped)
4 Green Chilies 
10 Cashews 
1 1/2 Tbsp Crushed Ginger and Garlic 

1/2 Cup Tomato Ketchup
1 Cup Fresh Cream (Amul)
5 Tbsp Butter
1 Large Carrot (Peeled, Washed and Chopped into Bite Size Cubes)
1 Cup Fresh Peas
1 Large Bell Pepper (Washed and Chopped into Bite Size Cubes)
Salt as per taste...

This recipe is in collaboration with the newly launched smart and compact Prestige PEX2.0 truly, grinding made easy. 

350 Watts
2 Multipurpose jars
1 Sipper lid
2 Extra lids for storage

Warranty: 1 year warranty provided by the manufacturer from date of purchase.

Pros:
Transparent Jars
Sharp Blades
Grinds small amount masala faster

Cons:
This model is not suitable for wet grinding purpose like making Idli batter etc.
Slightly complicated blades while washing we need to use a toothbrush.
Manual can be provided what to grind and what not to grind.
Short cord / electrical outlet

Price 3195/-

Product Listed on: TTK Website, Amazon, Flipkart...

For more info and queries Prestige:
https://www.prestigesmartkitchen.com/prestige-express-mixer-grinder-pex-2-0

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https://twitter.com/prestigesocial


Method:
Makhani or butter sauce: Heat a heavy bottom wok on medium flame, add the roughly chopped onions, tomato, ginger, garlic, chillies, 1/2 the amount chopped bell pepper, cashews and water boil and reduce all the ingredients.

Once the tomato and onion has cooked and softened remove from flame allow to reach room temperature. Add all the boiled ingredients to the juicer jar and grind to form a smooth paste. We can strain the sauce using a sieve for silky smooth consistency  and reserve.

Cook the pasta: Heat a heavy bottom pot with enough water to boil the penne pasta. Add generous amount of salt and bring to rapid boil. 

Add the pasta and boil until the pasta is al dente (not cooked all the way through)  remove from flame, drain the excess water and reserve.


Cook the chicken: Heat a heavy bottom wok on medium flame with two tbsp butter. Add the crushed ginger and garlic fry in butter for few minutes until raw flavor reduces.

Add the chicken along with half the amount of spice powders (chilly powder, garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric powder, kasuri methi, pepper powder) and salt. Fry the chicken for a minute on medium flame add 2 cups hot water stir well and cover.

In two minute intervals keep stirring the chicken making sure the masala do not burn the chicken. Once the chicken has cooked place on high flame and allow the excess moisture to evaporate. Remove from flame and reserve.

If the chicken pieces are large chop it or shredded into bite size pieces and reserve.


Assemble the Makhani Pasta: Heat a heavy bottom wok / Pan or Pressure cooker on medium flame with 2 to 3 tbsp butter. 

Add the ground tomato sauce along with the ketchup and spice powders (chilly powder, garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric powder, kasuri methi, pepper powder) and salt and 1/2 cup water stir and boil.

Add the chopped veggies peppers, carrots and peas stir well cover and cook until veggies have cooked. Make sure to constantly stir the sauce and cook, since the sauce contains cashews it might tend to burn.

Once the veggies have softened, add the chicken, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp parsley and salt, stir bring to rapid boil. Just before serving add the fresh cream and pasta stir well and serve.

Plate the pasta as hot as possible top with cheese, sprinkle oregano and parsley and serve with butter toasted garlic bread slices and enjoyπŸ˜‰



Preplan and prepare the sauce, chicken and pasta ahead of time and reserve, just before serving we can combine all the ingredients and serve it hot for extra creamy taste.

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Street Food Series: Pineapple Bajji (Spicy Pineapple Fritters)


I thoroughly enjoyed these bajjis at Basavangudi sold by a street food vendor. Inspired and recreated the same dish at home for festive season. These bajjis are perfect starters or tea time snack. 

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Ingredients for Pineapple Bajjis:
1 Pre Cut Slices of Pineapple
1 1/2 Cups Chickpea Flour (Kadalai Maavu) 
1 Medium Size Onion (Peeled, Washed and Finely Chopped)
1 Medium Size Carrot (Peeled, Washed and Finely Chopped)
1 Medium Size Beetroot (Peeled, Washed and Finely Chopped)
5 Sprigs Coriander Leaves (Washed and Finely Chopped)
1 Medium Size Tomato (Deseeded, Washed and Finely Chopped)
1/2 Lime Juice
1 Tbsp Rasam Powder
1/2 Tbsp Chaat Masala
1/2 Tbsp Cumin Powder
1/2 Tbsp Pepper Powder
1 + 1 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1/2 Tsp Carom Seeds
1/4 Tsp Cooking Soda
1 Tsp Asafoetida
Salt as per taste
Oil for frying...


Method:
In a small mixing bowl combine the spice powders mix for garnish (rasam powder, chaat masala, pepper powder, cumin powder, 1 tbsp chilly powder and salt as per taste).

Combine all the chopped veggies and reserve we can add salt to this salad before serving. On low flame place oil for frying in a heavy bottom wok.

Using a fine sieve, sift the gram flour twice and add to a mixing bowl. 


To the flour add cooking soda, chilly powder, carom seeds, asafoetida, salt and pepper powder combine all the ingredients well. Add 2 tbsp hot oil and mix once.

Gradually in batches add water and form a smooth batter make sure there are no lumps. Allow the batter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Using paper towels pat dry the pineapple slices. I used store bought pre cut pineapple slices which was pretty good.

Dip the pineapple slices in batter and gently drop in hot oil fry for a minute on each side constantly flipping it.

Once the batter turns light golden in color drain from excess oil and reserve on a tissue paper for few minutes.

Plate the pineapple slices, add salt to the veggie salad and garnish the pineapple with the salad, sprinkle the spice mix and serve as hot as possible...Enjoy πŸ˜‰


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Sunday, September 22, 2019

EGG Ghee Roast Recipe in Collaboration with Prestige PEX 2.0 Mixer Grinder


Ghee roast is a popular side dish in mangalore. No doubt its greasy but the flavor from ghee is amazing in this dish. This ghee roast is served with neer dosa or akki kadubu (rice dumplings).

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I got to prepare this egg ghee roast in a jiffy no need to roast, soak or boil any spices, using the newly launched smart and compact Prestige PEX2.0 truly, grinding made easy. 

350 Watts
2 Multipurpose jars
1 Sipper lid
2 Extra lids for storage

Warranty: 1 year warranty provided by the manufacturer from date of purchase.

Pros: 
Transparent Jars 
Sharp Blades
Grinds small amount masala faster

Cons:
This model is not suitable for wet grinding purpose like making Idli batter etc.
Slightly complicated blades while washing we need to use a toothbrush.
Manual can be provided what to grind and what not to grind.
Short cord / electrical outlet

Price 3195/-

Product Listed on: TTK Website, Amazon, Flipkart...

For more info and queries Prestige: 
https://www.prestigesmartkitchen.com/prestige-express-mixer-grinder-pex-2-0

https://www.facebook.com/prestigesmartkitchen

https://twitter.com/prestigesocial


Ingredients for Egg Ghee Roast:
7 to 8 Eggs Boiled
10 Guntur Chilies
1 Tbsp Kitchen King Masala or Garam Masala any brand
1 Tbsp Pepper corns
1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 Tsp Fenugreek Seeds
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
Small Marble  Size Tamarind or 1 Tbsp Tamarind Paste
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp Chilly Powder
2 Tbsp Coriander Seeds
5 Sprigs Curry Leaves
1 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
4 Tbsp Ghee
1 1/2 Cups Warm Water
Salt as per taste...


Method:
Using the smaller mixer jar add dried red chillies, cumin, mustard seeds, fenugreek, tamarind and pepper corns, pulse twice and grind on one or two speed setting until all the ingredients are powdery.

Add 1/2 cup warm water to the ground masala and grind to form a silky smooth masala paste...reserve.

Heat a wok with 4 tbsp ghee on medium flame. Add the ground masala, curry leaves, ginger and garlic paste, turmeric powder, chilly powder and kitchen king masala fry for a minute. 

Add warm water to the mixer jar wash the excess masala and add it back to the frying masala, all the raw flavors from the masala should reduce and ghee will surface on the sides.

Add salt and boiled eggs to the masala cook on medium flame. Reduce the masala gently stirring making sure the masala doesn't stick to the bottom on the pan and burn. 

Reduce the masala until the eggs are coated with the masala paste and ghee is separated on the sides. Serve the egg ghee roast hot with pulaos, dosa or idiyappam...Enjoy 😊


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Thursday, September 19, 2019

Creamy Pineapple Curry Recipe in Collaboration with TTK Prestige, Express Mixer Grinder (PEX 2.0)


SouthIndian Style Creamy Pineapple Curry Recipe in Collaboration with TTK Prestige, Express Mixer Grinder (PEX 2.0). This sweet and spicy curry is served as a condiment on a traditional plantain leaf meal, pairs well with biryani, southindian meals, roti, rice and chapati.



TTK Prestige, Express Mixer Grinder (PEX 2.0) 
Compact and convenient. Easy grinding, whip up milkshakes, smoothies, juices, masala paste, chutney, powdered masala in no time. 

350 Watts
2 Multipurpose jars
1 Sipper lid
2 Extra lids for storage

Warranty: 1 year warranty provided by the manufacturer from date of purchase.

Pros: 
Transparent Jars 
Sharp Blades
Grinds small amount masala faster

Cons:
This model is not suitable for wet grinding purpose like making Idli batter etc.
Slightly complicated blades while washing we need to use a toothbrush.
Manual can be provided what to grind and what not to grind.
Short cord / electrical outlet

Price 3195/-

Product Listed on: TTK Website, Amazon, Flipkart...

For more info and queries Prestige: 
https://www.prestigesmartkitchen.com/prestige-express-mixer-grinder-pex-2-0

https://www.facebook.com/prestigesmartkitchen

https://twitter.com/prestigesocial

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Ingredients:
250 Grams Pineapple (Peeled and cubed)
1 Cup Fresh Coconut
2 Green Chilies Slit
5 Sprigs Curry Leaves
1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
3 Tbsp Sugar
3 Dried Red Chilies
1 Tsp Coriander Seeds or Powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 Inch Ginger (Wash and Peeled)
10 Seeds Fenugreek
1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
Salt as per taste
2 Tbsp Coconut Oil...
  

Method:
Using small mixer grinder add the ingredients for masala paste...ginger, coriander seeds, cumin, fenugreek, dried red chilies, two sprigs curry leaves, and 1/4 cup fresh coconut. Grind all the ingredients to form a coarse paste. Add 1/4 cup water and grind to form a silky smooth masala paste...reserve.

Using the juicer jar, add the fresh coconut and 1 cup warm water, grind and form a smooth paste. Using a sieve strain the ground coconut and extract coconut milk we would require 1 cup thick coconut milk extract.


Heat a wok on medium flame with 2 tbsp coconut oil. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida allow to splutter. Add slit green chilies and the ground masala paste.

Add 1/4 cup of water to the masala paste and allow to boil. Stir the masala paste occasionally. Once the oil surfaces on the sides, add the cubed pineapple.

Add sugar and salt as per taste cook the pineapple for 5 minutes on medium flame. Place the flame setting on the lowest mode and add the coconut milk stir gently allow to boil and reduce.

Once the oil surfaces on the curry serve hot with chapathi, rice, biryani or pulao...Enjoy πŸ˜‰ 

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Pub Grubbing @The IRISH House - RMZ Galleria, Yelahanka - Bengaluru


Popular bar and restaurant chain The Irish House, recently launched their third outlet in north Bengaluru at yelahanka - RMZ Galleria Mall.  Easy to locate and enroute to international airport. 

The interiors features a piece of location history which used to house a tile and brick factory, hence the exposed walls and unfinished rustic ambience and decor. 

Travellers who would like to check out early, avoid hectic traffic and also do last minute shopping, this is a convenient location, you can get to relax enjoy the food and cocktails catching up some news or football on television... excellent space to relax.
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Menu is so colourful with vibrant photos and features exact portion size. I was here for bloggers table on invite and got to taste excellent pub grub, beers and cocktails.

Here's What I got to Taste:
Drinks Menu:
Cocktail:  Irish Tea Party

The Irish Tea Party is a concoction of  Jameson, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Triple Sec, Mint Tea. I was unable to taste the mint tea very mild cocktail not potent perfect for a person who enjoys lower alcohol content. 

Cocktail: Twisted Old Fashioned

Bourbon, Espresso, Thyme Bitters very potent cocktail, paired with sausages or chicken.


Cocktail Inverted Bird: Vodka, Apple Juice, Passion fruit extract...served with a inverted pint of beer...


Cocktail Irish Trash Can : Vodka, Gin, Rum, Triple sec, Peach Extract...served with a over turned energy drink...

Kingfisher Beer...

Milk Shakes: Salted Caramel Apple Shake
Salted Caramel Sauce blended with Apple Juice...

Milk Shake: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Shake 

Decadent Chocolate blended with Peanut Butter...

Appetizers: 
 Trio of Shots

Crispy Spinach Fritters, Garlic Potato Pops, Deep Fried Spicy Jalapenos served with Sweet Chilly Dip...

 Old Fashioned Onion Rings 

Classic deep fried onion rings dusted with cajun spice...Highly recommend these with beer...


 The Great Irish Fish and Chips

Deep fried crunchy beer batter fish fillets, served with coleslaw, french fries, peas mash, lime wedges and homemade tarter sauce ...Yum

 Pail of Shrimp Popcorn with Chef's special BBQ Sauce...


 Community Eats: Sourdough Fondue Bowl

Sourdough bread bowl filled with three cheese sauce, served with spicy grilled chicken bites, smoked chicken sausages, roasted broccoli, Roasted sweet potatoes...Highly recommend this if your in a group... 


Mains:
  Fries: Good OL Mac N Cheese 

House fries topped with classic cheesy macaroni and cheddar cheese... 

 Breads: Sloppy Pig Out 

Sweet spicy pulled pork, topped with worcestershire sauce, dubliner cheese, crispy onions and served with a side of fries...


 Pizza: Three Cheese Pizza & Spicy Sweet Corn Pizza

Thin Crust Pizza loaded with Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Cream Cheese... 


Thin crust pizza topped with sauce, roasted american corn, spicy jalapenos...

 Smoked Meat Spaghetti 

Spaghetti with spicy pork pepperoni and turkey ham in parmesan creamy mustard cheese sauce...

 Beer Can Roast Chicken 

Stout flavoured farm roasted chicken served with roasted potatoes and seasonal veggies...

 Peri Peri Cottage Cheese Bowl

Grilled peri peri cottage cheese served with couscous and pepper mushrooms...

Desserts:
 Dual Chocolate Torte 

 Dark and white luscious chocolate mousse cake...served cold...

 Nutty Caramel Pie

Gooey caramel and peanut butter pie layered with rich chocolate ganache, served with warm caramel...


 Devilish Chocolate Brownie 
Warm gooey chocolate walnut brownie served with vanilla ice cream and sinful chocolate sauce...

My picks from the tasting...
Drinks: peanut butter smoothie, Irish tea party. 
Food: mac n cheese fries, beer can roast chicken, smoked meat spaghetti, The Irish Fish and chips, The sloppy pig out burger. Desserts: Torte nutty caramel, the dual chocolate.